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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 305
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ व्यक्तरूपाय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो योग्य वेळी भक्तांना साकार स्वरूपात प्रकट होतो, तो व्यक्तरूपः. अदृश्य असूनही करुणेने तो दर्शन देतो. निर्गुणातही सगुणरूपाने अवतीर्ण होणाऱ्या परमेश्वराचे हे नाव आहे.
अर्थ:
जो स्थूल रूपाने प्रकट आहे.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Vyaktarupaya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *vyakta* (manifest, expressed) + *roopa* (form); "He Who Has a Clearly Manifest Form" - though invisible in His absolute nature, He graciously takes visible, comprehensible forms for His devotees. This beautifully balances the previous name.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Though essentially Adṛśya (invisible), Viṣṇu compassionately takes Vyaktarūpa (visible forms) as avatāras. **Interpretation<br> Vyakta means manifest, visible, revealed; rūpa means form. Vyaktarūpa is the visible manifestation. **Mythological Story<br> The beautiful sequence: Adṛśya (305 - invisible) immediately followed by Vyaktarūpa (306 - visible) demonstrates Viṣṇu's dual nature - essentially invisible yet compassionately visible! The Adṛśya takes Vyaktarūpa forms (avatāras) because most beings cannot relate to formless infinity. They need concrete forms to love, worship, serve. When Nārada asked Brahmā "How can infinite formless Brahman be worshipped?" Brahmā replied: "The Adṛśya mercifully takes Vyaktarūpa for exactly this reason!" The ten avatāras (daśāvatāra) are Vyaktarūpa manifestations: Matsya, Kūrma, Varāha, Narasiṁha, Vāmana, Paraśurāma, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, Buddha, Kalki - all visible forms of the invisible essence. For devotees, this teaching permits both formless and form worship: The advanced can worship the Adṛśya (invisible) through meditation on pure consciousness. The devotional can worship the Vyaktarūpa (visible) through mūrti-pūjā (idol worship) and avatāra-līlā contemplation. Both paths valid! The practice: don't debate "Is God formless or with form?" - He's both! The Adṛśya takes Vyaktarūpa forms for our benefit. Choose the approach that resonates with your temperament.